OCTOBER IS FAMILY HISTORY MONTH!
LET THESE RECENT GENEALOGY TITLES
HELP YOU SEARCH YOUR ROOTS!

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Ancestors,
by Jim Willard
Houghton Mifflin, 1997
929.1 W693a

This book is the companion to the popular 10-part PBS series and helps beginners start researching their family history.


The Everything Family Tree Book: finding, charting, and preserving your family history ,
by William G. Hartley
Adams Media, 1998
929.1 H332e

This title helps you begin research for family history in an easy, fun way.


First Steps in Genealogy: a beginner's guide to researching your family history,
by Desmond Walls Allen
Betterway Books, 1998
929.1 A425f

This book aids first-time genealogists in locating research, organizing findings, and sharing discoveries with others.


A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Female Ancestors,
by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack
Betterway Books, 1998
929.1082 C287g

Here's a unique guide that offers techniques in finding information about female ancestors using such sources as diaries, letters, census rolls, and court records.


Genealogy Online for Dummies
by Matthew Helm
IDG Books Worldwide, 1999
929.10285 H478g

The Internet has changed the way people discover their family history. Use this book to find the best resources and information in your online searching.


Locating Lost Family Members & Friends,
by Kathleen W. Hinckley
Betterway Books, 1999
929.1 H659L

Learn how to locate missing family members and friends with this easy to use guide. It features information on city directories, the Social Security Administration, church and court records and more!


Organizing Your Family History Search,
by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack
Betterway Books, 1999
929.1 C287o

The author shows readers how to create file systems, protect family documents and photos, and plan effective research trips

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